Preventing Alzheimer's: Reading and learning delay the disease by 5 years

A recent study revealed that reading and language learning reduce the risk of developing Alzheimer's disease by 40% and delay its onset by five years. Learn more…

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Municipal licensing statistics 2025: 574,000 licenses issued in Saudi Arabia

The Ministry of Municipalities and Housing announced the issuance of 574,000 municipal licenses in 2025, with an average processing time of 24 hours. These included commercial and construction licenses…

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The Governor of Jeddah honors the winners of the first research conference for Makkah universities

Under the patronage of Khalid Al-Faisal, the Governor of Jeddah attended the closing ceremony of the first research conference for university students in Mecca. Learn more about the recognition of 140 teams and projects…

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Makkah Halal Forum 2026: Launch of the third edition under the patronage of the Minister of Commerce

The third edition of the Makkah Halal Forum 2026, under the patronage of the Minister of Commerce, will launch to enhance the Kingdom's leadership in the global halal industry and support the economy…

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New royal decrees: Rakan bin Salman appointed and ministerial changes made

Details of the Saudi royal decrees: Prince Rakan bin Salman was appointed governor of Diriyah, and changes included the Ministry of Investment, the Public Prosecution, and the deputy governors of the regions.

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Royal decrees: Fahd Al-Saif for Investment and new appointments in the regions

Details of the new Saudi royal decrees: Fahd Al-Saif appointed Minister of Investment, changes in the governorates of Madinah, Al-Baha and the Northern Borders, and the appointment of a governor for Diriyah.

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Royal decrees: New appointments in Medina, Diriyah, and the Northern Borders region

The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques issued royal decrees including the appointment of Prince Rakan bin Salman as Governor of Diriyah, and deputy governors for the provinces of Medina, the Northern Borders, and Al-Baha, and the appointment of…

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Colombia declares a state of emergency after devastating floods and torrential rains

The Colombian president has declared a 30-day state of emergency to address catastrophic flooding in the north of the country. Unprecedented rainfall has caused widespread damage…

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The United Nations calls on Russia to halt energy strikes in Ukraine

The United Nations is demanding that Russia stop targeting energy infrastructure in Ukraine, warning of serious humanitarian consequences due to power and heating outages

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Makkah Environment presents 35 investment opportunities to support the green economy

The Makkah branch of the Ministry of Environment, in cooperation with the Makkah Development Authority, is showcasing 35 investment opportunities in agriculture and ecotourism to promote sustainability and achieve…

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